Ingredients
Crust
- 14 whole (227 grams) chocolate graham crackers
- 7 tablespoons (99 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups (420 grams) raspberries, fresh or thawed frozen
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (21 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) plain nonfat yogurt, cold
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (63 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (119 grams) heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) semisweet chocolate chips, melted (for drizzle)
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. In a food processor, pulse the chocolate graham crackers until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan using the flat bottom of a measuring cup or glass. Place the crust in the freezer to set while preparing the filling.
- Melt the chocolate: Place 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Make the raspberry puree: In a clean food processor or blender bowl, combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Pulse until smooth. To remove raspberry seeds, press this mixture through a fine mesh strainer using a spatula, collecting the seedless puree.
- Mix cream cheese base: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on high speed until light and creamy. Add the cold plain nonfat yogurt and powdered sugar, then beat until smooth and combined.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add the strained raspberry puree and the cooled melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture. Beat together until the filling turns into a stracciatella texture with tiny flecks of chocolate throughout.
- Whip and fold cream: In a separate medium bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the raspberry-chocolate cream cheese mixture, mixing just until combined to maintain the airy texture.
- Assemble and freeze the pie: Spoon the prepared filling into the chilled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top, then freeze the pie until solid, at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes for easier slicing. Drizzle with the additional melted semisweet chocolate and garnish with fresh raspberries. Store any leftovers covered in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Using room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth and lump-free filling.
- Pressing the raspberry puree through a fine mesh strainer removes seeds, giving a silky texture.
- Letting the pie soften slightly before slicing makes for cleaner cuts.
- Make sure the heavy cream and yogurt are cold for better whipping and texture.
- This pie can be made in advance and kept frozen up to 1 week.
- Optional: Use fresh or thawed frozen raspberries depending on availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American